Berkeley County, WV truck route planning & crash data
Plan safer truck routes in Berkeley County: commercial truck and garbage truck crashes, dangerous roads, seasonality and route safety data for fleets.
Where fatal truck crashes happened
Risk scorecard
Key findings
Snapshot
Crashes by month
Garbage trucks vs all trucks
5 of 925 truck crashes since 2015.
Deadliest roads
How Berkeley County compares with West Virginia
Berkeley County against West Virginia and the US, 2015–2025 (years with complete crash reporting). Per-resident rates make big and small places comparable.
Where Berkeley County stands out
Full comparison
| Measure (2015–2025) | Berkeley County | West Virginia | United States | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crashes per 100k residents / yr | 58.7 | 57.6 | 49.7 | same |
| Deaths per 100 crashes | 2.5 | 4.1 | 3.4 | 39% below the state |
| Injuries per crash | 0.39 | 0.45 | 0.49 | 13% below the state |
| Garbage-truck share | 0.6% | 1.1% | 2.3% | 48% below the state |
| On snow, slush or ice | 5.8% | 8.1% | 6.2% | 28% below the state |
| Morning rush (6–10 am) | 16.4% | 20.9% | 23.7% | 22% below the state |
| In rain, sleet or snow | 26.9% | 24.8% | 13.8% | 1.1× the state |
| Winter months (Nov–Mar) | 41.1% | 41.7% | 41.9% | same |
| After dark | 33.5% | 26.6% | 24.8% | 1.3× the state |
Berkeley County has lower values than West Virginia for deaths per 100 crashes, injuries per crash and garbage-truck share. It runs above West Virginia on in rain, sleet or snow and after dark.
What stands out in Berkeley County: I-81 most fatal truck crashes in Berkeley County: 10 since 2015.
Overview
Police reported 925 crashes involving commercial trucks in Berkeley County since 2015: 367 people were injured and 22 were killed.
Across the years with complete reporting, that is roughly one truck crash every 5 days.
When crashes happen
The worst month is June with 10.2% of truck crashes; the quietest is April at 6.8%.
The five winter months (November to March) hold 41.1% of truck crashes, against 41.7% across West Virginia.
More truck crashes happen at 4–5 pm than at any other hour (8.0%).
Road surface: 5.8% of truck crashes were on snow, slush or ice (West Virginia: 8.1%).
Where crashes happen
Within this area, I-81 had the most fatal crashes involving a large truck since 2015 (10). It is followed by SR-9 (2), CR-20 (1) and CR-24/1 (1).
Garbage & waste trucks
5 crashes involved a garbage or refuse truck, a 0.5% share (West Virginia: 1.1%).
Route planning tips for Berkeley County fleets
- Review driver schedules for June, the month with the most truck crashes.
- Where you can, review stops along I-81; it has the most fatal large-truck crashes nearby.
- Use the free Route Planner to score your route and spot low bridges before drivers head out.
About the data
Sources: the FMCSA crash file for all reported truck crashes and NHTSA FARS for fatal crashes with a large truck. Every statement here comes straight from those numbers.
Truck crashes by year: all trucks vs garbage trucks
Seasonality: when trucks crash in Berkeley County
By hour of day
Most dangerous roads for trucks
| Road | Fatal truck crashes since 2015 (in Berkeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 10 |
| SR-9 | 2 |
| CR-20 | 1 |
| CR-24/1 | 1 |
| CR-32 | 1 |
| CR-9/13 | 1 |
| CR-9/14 | 1 |
| SR-51 | 1 |
| US-11 | 1 |
Roads named most in all truck crash reports
| Road | Truck crashes since 2015 (Berkeley County) |
|---|---|
| I-81 | 67 |
| I-81 Mp 12 | 29 |
| I-81 Mp 23 | 28 |
| I-81 Mp 8 | 25 |
| I-81 Mp 5 | 18 |
| I-81 Mp 13 | 16 |
| I-81 Mp 20 | 16 |
| I-81 Mp 2 | 13 |
Berkeley County at a glance
| Population | 136,287 |
| Land area | 321.1 sq mi |
| Density | 424 per sq mi |
| Median household income (ZIP average) | $81,802 |
Waste facilities and haulers nearby
Historical data: truck crashes in Berkeley County since the 1990s
Combines the FMCSA crash file (all reported truck crashes, real coverage from about 1990) with NHTSA FARS (fatal crashes involving a large truck, 1982–2024).
| Decade | Truck crashes / yr | Change | Fatal crashes / yr (FARS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 | — | 1.6 |
| 2000s | 65 | +494% | 2.2 |
| 2010s | 58 | -11% | 1.9 |
| 2020s | 94 | +63% | 2.4 |
From the 1990s to the 2020s, yearly reported truck crashes went from 11 to 94. Some of the change may reflect how crashes were reported. NHTSA counts 1.8 fatal large-truck crashes a year in 2016–19 and 2.4 a year in 2020–24.
Cities, towns & communities in Berkeley County
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Questions fleets ask about Berkeley County
How many truck crashes happen in Berkeley County?
Since 2015, 925 crashes involving commercial trucks were reported in Berkeley County (367 injured, 22 killed).
What is the most dangerous road for trucks in Berkeley County?
Since 2015, I-81 has had the most fatal large-truck crashes in Berkeley County: 10.
Which month has the most truck crashes in Berkeley County?
June has the most truck crashes in Berkeley County, 10.2% of the yearly total.
How many garbage truck crashes are there in Berkeley County?
Garbage trucks were involved in 5 reported crashes in Berkeley County since 2015 (0.5% of truck crashes).
How does Berkeley County compare with West Virginia for truck crashes?
Per 100,000 residents, Berkeley County has 58.7 truck crashes a year; West Virginia has 57.6.
How do I plan a garbage truck route in Berkeley County?
The free Route Planner takes your stops and returns a route risk score, safer alternatives and low-bridge warnings.
2026 is a partial year. Updated October 2026.